ZIP 49945 · Houghton County

Lake Linden, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49945, Lake Linden, Michigan.

5.1%
Loss ratio
2.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#844 of 911
Michigan rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Lake Linden, MI (ZIP 49945) averages $910/yr for homeowners insurance, 49% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally.

$910
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$910/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.20%
Avg severity: $3,849
Nonrenewal Rate
2.23%
-37.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49945 (Lake Linden, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49945 (Lake Linden, MI) at $910 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 49% below that mark and lands in the 3rd national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #844 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Gould City (ZIP 49838) at $909, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49945 shows a 5.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.20% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,849. Insurers decline to renew 2.23% of policies in ZIP 49945 at expiration, a drop of 37.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49945 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $862 to $910 (five-year average: $890), an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 49945 Compares

vs National Average
$910 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$910 vs $1,233
26% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49945, 2018–2022

$840$860$880$900$920 20182019202020212022 $910
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49945.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $862 -
2019 $869 +0.8%
2020 $909 +4.6%
2021 $901 -0.9%
2022 $910 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$890
Premium Range
$862 - $910
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49945

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 49945 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 49945?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #844 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49945 (Lake Linden, MI) pay a comparatively low $910 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Linden, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49945: claims frequency (1.20%), loss ratio (5.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.23%), together placing this ZIP at the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49945 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49945 lands in the 3rd percentile: its $910/yr average is 49% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49945?
Insurers decline to renew 2.23% of policies in ZIP 49945 in Michigan, a drop of 37.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49945 over 5 years?
ZIP 49945 premiums spanned $862 to $910 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $890. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49945 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49945 averages $910/yr, 26% below that figure, ranking #844 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.